Fried Sesame Balls with Lotus Paste Filling

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (60 grams) dried skinless lotus seeds (available at Chinese markets and online; see Cook’s Note)
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
• Kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup (43 grams) wheat starch (available at Chinese markets and online)
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup (113 grams) glutinous rice flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lard or shortening, melted and slightly cooled
• 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
• 6 to 8 cups vegetable oil, for frying

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